Understanding the changes young people experience emotionally, socially and developmentally can make a real difference in how parents and carers connect and communicate with them. This R U OK? day webinar explores how parents and carers can spot the subtle signs that their young people might be struggling - and gives you the confidence to have a conversation with them. This practical webinar explores how adolescent brain development influences behaviour, emotions and decision-making, helping you make sense of what’s going on below the surface.

Parents and carers will also gain guidance on recognising when extra help may be needed, alongside practical tools to support both their young person’s mental health and their own wellbeing. Hosted by Parents At Work and ReachOut, a leading digital mental health service, this webinar will help you feel more confident supporting, connecting with and understanding your young person, while also caring for yourself along the way.

Key Takeaways

• Understand how adolescent brain development impacts behaviour, emotions and decision-making.
• Recognise what is typical in adolescence, signs to look out for, and when additional support may be needed.
• Build greater connection, trust and understanding with your young person.
• Learn practical strategies to improve communication, have a conversation and strengthen relationships to support your child’s emotional wellbeing.

ReachOut is the leading online mental health service in Australia supporting young people and their families when life doesn’t go as planned. Anonymous, free and 100% online, ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to, when they want to.

ReachOut Parents and ReachOut Schools also provide valuable information, resources and advice to help parents, carers and educators to better understand the young people in their lives and to play an active role in their wellbeing.

Parents at Work supports people to thrive at work and home. We bridge the work and home divide by embedding flexibility, wellbeing, parental transition and wider caring services to enable workplaces and their people to thrive. For more information about our services or the event, please email info@parentsatwork.com.au